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Sheraton Caverns

Hawaii, United States
Open Water suggested11–21 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Sheraton Caverns at a glance

Sheraton Caverns is an intermediate boat dive site in Hawaii, United States with depths of 10.5–21 m (34–69 ft). Typically most favorable Sep · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Hawaiian green sea turtle, Moray eel, and Nudibranchs (various). Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 14h ago
1.5 mwaves — about a meter and a half expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C

Site hazards: Lava-tube swim-throughs, partial overheads, surge in openings, disorientation, current, boat traffic, and occasional low visibility after swell.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Fri9:00–19:00
Sat7:00–13:00
Sun7:00–13:00
Mon7:00–12:00
Tue7:00–11:00
Wed7:00–14:00
Thu—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:01 · Sunrise 6:23 · Sunset 18:44

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 7.9 km from site · graded 14h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Forecast · NOAA tide model

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Hawaiian green sea turtle, Moray eel, Nudibranchs (various)
Best time: South-shore Kauai conditions are best in calm surf and manageable trade-wind/current conditions; abort for high surf, poor visibility, or strong current.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan35%25°C1.9 m
  2. Feb36%24°C1.9 m
  3. Mar49%24°C1.7 m
  4. Apr61%25°C1.7 m
  5. May70%26°C1.6 m
  6. Jun70%26°C1.5 m
  7. Jul80%27°C1.5 m
  8. Aug75%27°C1.6 m
  9. Sep91%27°C1.4 m
  10. Oct83%27°C1.4 m
  11. Nov52%26°C1.7 m
  12. Dec46%26°C1.7 m

September hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

The underwater calendar

When these animals are most recorded around Hawaiʻi — from open sighting data, not a promise.

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Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

Sheraton Caverns is a classic Kauai south-shore boat dive near Poipu with partial lava tubes, arches, overhangs, and swim-through terrain. It is scenic and popular, but the overhead-like features make buoyancy, light use, and guide discipline important. The site is normally treated as an easy-to-intermediate boat dive in calm conditions.

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Lava-tube swim-throughs, partial overheads, surge in openings, disorientation, current, boat traffic, and occasional low visibility after swell.

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